The Cord,fibrous, cataloged under National Stock Number 4020-01-216-6789, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4020 (Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine) of the Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4020-01-216-6789 |
| Item Name | Cord,fibrous |
| FSC / FSG | 4020 / 40 — Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 1200.000 FEET MINIMUM FT |
| Strand Quantity | 32 |
| Breaking Strength | 550.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS |
| Specification/standard Data | 81349-MIL-C-5040 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 3 TYPE |
| Physical Form | SPOOL |
| Color | NATURAL |
| Environmental Protection | HEAT RESISTANT AND LIGHT RESISTANT |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Fabrication Method | BRAIDED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MIL-C-5040 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4020-01-216-6789 is a Cord,fibrous, classified under FSC 4020, Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine. Status: active.
Key specifications for 4020-01-216-6789: Length: 1200.000 FEET MINIMUM FT; Strand Quantity: 32; Breaking Strength: 550.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS; Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-C-5040 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION. 10 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.